Active AlertsSullivan

Flash Flood Warning

Issued at Wed 2:16 AM Jul. 29
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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Flood Warning

Issued at Wed 2:29 AM Jul. 29
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New York Beaver Kill At Cooks Falls affecting Delaware and Sullivan Counties. For the Beaver Kill Creekincluding Cooks Fall
S: Minor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Beaver Kill at Cooks Falls.
When: Until this evening.
Impacts: At 12.0 feet, Between 12 and 16 feet, recreation areas, campgrounds and some low lying properties along the river become flooded from Cooks Falls to East Branch.
Additional Details: - At 2:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 12.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:00 AM EDT Wednesday was 12.6 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.6 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 12.5 feet on 12/11/1952. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

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